CNC Machine Setter/Operator/Programmer in Brighton

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defence tech.

With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK: From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission‑critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F‑35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs, manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high‑performance, multi‑station solutions used to launch air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground munitions from bay, wing or fuselage stations.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve: The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Setting and operating of CNC machines using the programs and tooling specified.
• Manual machining where necessary.
• Hand finishing of components where necessary.
• Maintaining and owning the quality of the products machined and adhering to company quality procedures.
• Following and maintaining all documentation standards required.
• Maintain house keeping standards using 6S principles.
• Any reasonable task as directed by M/c Supervisor or Manager.
• To inspect and stamp approve the machining work of other team members.

What you’ll bring: The role requires the following experience and skills:

• A broad experience in CNC and Manual machining methods.
• Familiar with editing CNC Machine Tool Programs.
• Familiar with conventional and CMM methods of inspection.
• Apprentice served in a machining environment.
• Use of CAD/CAM in Turning, Milling or Multi‑Task Machines.

Important to know: Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.